Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chester Goodridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chester Goodridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Chester Goodridge Elementary School's student population of 636 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chester Goodridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Goodridge Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#235 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
4%
11%
White
82%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester Goodridge Elementary School's ranking?
Chester Goodridge Elementary School is ranked #235 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Chester Goodridge Elementary School often compared to?
Chester Goodridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burlington Elementary School, North Pointe Elementary School, A M Yealey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Chester Goodridge Elementary School?
636 students attend Chester Goodridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Chester Goodridge Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Goodridge Elementary School?
Chester Goodridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chester Goodridge Elementary School offer ?
Chester Goodridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester Goodridge Elementary School part of?
Chester Goodridge Elementary School is part of Boone County School District.
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